Royal Mills Dam

Rhode Island — Kent County — South Branch Pawtuxet River

Location

StateRhode Island
CountyKent
RiverSouth Branch Pawtuxet River
Coordinates41.71279, -71.51646

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length130 ft
NID Storage15 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1861
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJG Royal Mill, LLC & JJH Royal Mill, LLC
Other NameRiverpoint Upper Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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